Kia Ora Whanau

This week in pukete, we were able to meet with the 5 rugby kids again. We taught them prayer and that they are all children of Heavenly Father. Some were very interested and some had short attention spans haha. But it was very cool and they all learned something from that visit. Especially knowing that they lived as spirits with God before coming to Earth. We did an activity with them called the prayer tie. Can't wait to meet with them again. <3
That was the main highlight of the week. We will be teaching others this week when they come back from holidays.

Since there's not much, here's a few words from my companion so you can get a glimpse of her spirituality:

"We listened to Remember Lot's Wife by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland this week during companionship study. Something I liked that stuck out to me was that a) the past is good to remember well enough not to commit the same sins and to remind us of powerful testimony building moments, but I need to also be a lot better at not thinking about the past so much. It was a good time (some of it wasn't, but ain't that the truth for everyone?) And b) although faith may have been founded in the past, it should be a continual effort. Laman and Lemuel literally saw angels but still turned away from God over and over because you can forget even very powerful experiences if your'e not having them continually. Faith moves forward. Strive to have a spiritual experience every day! c) when we live in the past and continually look back, we not only hinder ourselves, but also others around us. People have the ability to change.  If you say they don't, you're wrong. Through Christ,  nothing is impossible, including massive changes. My heart breaks for the people who are continually being defined by their past. Allow people to grow! How dare we hold them back by assuming that they're exactly the same person as last time we saw them? That's like assuming that Christ's Atonement wasn't even a thing, and that it's not powerful enough to erase literally EVERY sin we've ever committed, help us to overcome weaknesses and bad habits, and to heal from our afflictions and infirmities. It's as real as I am, and His power is INFINITE. Satan's strong, but God is stronger. Anyways, yeah... thanks for coming to my TedTalk... point is, don't let the past limit you, and don't use it to limit anyone else ❤ I hope you know that I say this with love " - Sister Raymond

I testify to what my companion said. It's true, let people change, don't label people. Christ lives and His Atonement is infinite. I love Him and my companion and my friends and my family!
Arohanui,
Sister Wihongi